Chicago TEFL Course

Earn your internationally accredited 190-hour TEFL Certification in just ONE MONTH at our onsite location in Chicago. This TEFL course is in one of the largest and most diverse cities in the U.S.A., with a multicultural blend of over 100 different ethnicities, making it an ideal location for you to prepare to teach English abroad. From cultural, recreational and culinary attractions to world-class art and opera, from professional sports to a vibrant music and nightlife scene, Chicago has something for you to get excited about.

ADVANTAGES OF THE CHICAGO COURSE:

In-person training–students study in a 4-week, onsite course in Chicago

Explore Chicago – see all this metropolitan city has to offer, from cuisine to shopping, nightlife, and more.

HOW TO APPLY:

Who should take the course?

You aren’t ready to create a lesson plan and lead a class on your first day

You do not feel prepared and qualified

You prefer learning in a physical classroom over online course

You are interested in exploring a new city while earning your certification

You are a novice teacher: The course offers solid, practical, teaching techniques to ensure you enter the classroom with confidence

You want to immediately apply your skills to positively contribute to a local community

COURSE LOCATION:

TEFL classes are held in the heart of Chicago’s Lakeview/Lincoln Park neighborhood, just minutes away from Lake Michigan on Diversey Parkway and just north of Lincoln Park, DePaul University. A mile to the south, you’ll find the famous Wrigley Field (home of the Chicago Cubs, for you sports fans). With the Diversey Brown Line “El” (subway) stop just a block away, public transportation is easily accessible. It’s an easy 15 minute ride to “The Loop” in downtown Chicago, home to the city’s greatest architectural and cultural landmarks, including Michigan Avenue, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Field Museum, Soldier Field, the Willis Tower (famously known as the Sears Tower), and hundreds of world class restaurants, shops and bars.

Spread over more than 4,000 square feet, the course center includes brand new classroom facilities, computer work stations, reference library and student lounge.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

We’ll certainly provide advice and a variety of housing options to choose from, whatever your budget. There are plenty of hostels, hotels and rentals nearby in Lincoln Park and downtown Chicago, all within minutes from public transportation.

TRANSPORTATION:

Chicago has two major airports: The northern Chicago O’Hare Airport and Southern Chicago Midway Airport. Both Amtrak and Greyhound provide service to central Chicago.

Transportation in Chicago to your class location:

Once you arrive in the city, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) offers excellent public transportation by bus and train; taxis are readily available as well. The classroom is located one block from the Diversey Brown Line stop. If you have a car, free parking is available in front of our building and around the block in residential neighborhoods.

During your Chicago TEFL course, you will receive instruction from university-level professors and work with a highly experienced team of advisors and support staff, all of who have previously lived, traveled and worked abroad.

COURSE DATES:

2017

August 14 – September 8, 2017 – FULL

September 18 – October 13, 2017 – limited availability

October 23 – November 17, 2017

November 20 – December 15, 2017

2018

January 8 – February 2, 2018

February 12 – March 9, 2018

March 12 – April 6, 2018

April 16 – May 11, 2018

May 14 – June 8, 2018

June 18 – July 13, 2018

July 16 – August 10, 2018

August 20 – September 14, 2018

September 17 – October 12, 2018

October 22 – November 16, 2018

November 26 – December 21, 2018

*courses tend to fill up 2-3 months in advance

COURSE FEES:

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